Archbishop McHale College or Our Lady's Bower?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 479 | 630 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 62.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71390Q | 63210P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower |
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